When many think of Oxford, a beautiful town set the heart of England which played host to one Inspector Morse and his MK2 Jag on TV tends to spring to mind. However, for those in the South Island, Oxford is a Canterbury town which has plenty to offer, especially as a destination for classic car fans and owners. The drive …
By Ben Selby Geraldine is one of Canterbury’s best kept secrets. Getting there is also a splendid day out with your classic car. The run from Christchurch to Geraldine can be done by via two completely different routes. First of these is head south along State Highway One through Rolleston, Templeton, across the Rakaia River, through Rakaia itself, Ashburton and …
By Ben Selby Many of us have the dream of taking a classic car to the French Riviera. However, the gulf between the dream and reality for many of us is pretty vast, especially since COVID, we won’t be travelling to Europe anytime soon. That doesn’t mean us Kiwi car fans need to miss out on the essence of that …
By Ben Selby If an event is showcased with the word “extravaganza” you can bet it is likely to be a pretty substantial occasion. Take Twin Rivers Motoring Extravaganza. A motoring event which is entirely befitting of that aforementioned phrase. The Avonhead Rotary Club Twin Rivers Motoring Extravaganza and Classic Car Parade is one of the biggest car events on …
